The Denver Nuggets will try to continue their recent home mastery of the Minnesota Timberwolves when they meet in Game 1 of their Western Conference first-round series in the 2023 NBA Playoffs on Sunday. The Nuggets (53-29), who have won eight of the past 10 home games against Minnesota, and finished the regular season with a 34-7 home record. The Timberwolves (42-40), who were 20-21 on the road this year, have won eight of their last 12 games.

The game will tip off at 10:30 p.m. ET from Ball Arena. Denver is an 8-point favorite at Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under is 224.5.

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The model knows Denver is powered by center Nikola Jokic. In 69 games, all starts, Jokic averaged 24.5 points, 11.8 rebounds, 9.8 assists and 1.3 steals. He has been nothing short of game-changing, reaching double-figure scoring in 66 games, including 47 with 20 or more and 21 with 30 or more.

The model also knows Minnesota shooting guard Anthony Edwards has been on fire, scoring 23 or more points in the last four games. In an April 2 loss to Portland, he poured in 37 points, while adding 33 in a win at San Antonio on April 8. He faced the Nuggets four times during the regular season, averaging 21 points on 46.4% shooting from the field.

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